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Old 08-15-2012, 12:26 PM   #1
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

cut the scotch brite pad into a circle and use it on a da sander alot faster!!!
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Old 08-15-2012, 05:29 PM   #2
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

I thought about that....

In fact, they sell them for your drill, but I think a DA would be better...
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:52 AM   #3
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

Looks like you are having fun there.

My truck has slowed down also. Waiting for an under dast harness from Greg so I can do some of the wiring. Need a upper radiator hose which is hard to find so I think I am going to order a stainless flex hose but don't know if I want the chrome ends or just hoses. $78 with ends and $41 with rubber hoses.
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Old 08-24-2012, 07:49 AM   #4
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

Personily, I like the flex hoses with just the rubber couplers. One word of caution, the hose clamps that come in those kits suck. Replace with decent ones.
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Old 08-24-2012, 10:21 AM   #5
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

I think for the way my engine compartment looks rubber ends would be better. It keeps the theme. Plus at almost $37 less more appealing.
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:04 AM   #6
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

keep my fingers crossed that they can save it for you
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Old 08-28-2012, 10:03 AM   #7
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keep my fingers crossed that they can save it for you
You didn't have all of them crossed, did you ??

Well I recieved bad news from Gary the machinist.

He measured the pistons (.060) over ... but the block measured out .062...

He felt it was .002 too much ....

Guess not close enough for the rings to seal ??

Really sucks, as this was the OG engine to my '63 C-10, and wanted to use it as a temporary Burb engine...then stick it back in the truck when the time came...

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Old 08-29-2012, 11:09 AM   #8
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You didn't have all of them crossed, did you ??

Well I recieved bad news from Gary the machinist.

He measured the pistons (.060) over ... but the block measured out .062...

He felt it was .002 too much ....

Guess not close enough for the rings to seal ??

Really sucks, as this was the OG engine to my '63 C-10, and wanted to use it as a temporary Burb engine...then stick it back in the truck when the time came...

masn that blows
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:47 AM   #9
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

I'm excited to see how that crossmember comes out man. Sweet job on removing the old paint and primer too.
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Old 08-29-2012, 01:40 PM   #10
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Hey John been awhile man! Didnt know you had this burban. Sweet..

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Old 08-31-2012, 01:30 AM   #11
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Hey John been awhile man! Didnt know you had this burban. Sweet..

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Ya, I sold the 'rock-a-billy'....picked up a '63 CC, BBW as a 'Replacement'. it's in the back garage.

But, decided on a Burban so my whole family can roll ...

I have ALOT of pics on the crossmember build.

Up soon !
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

I would like to see more on the front crossmember. Everything looks great.
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Old 08-31-2012, 11:40 PM   #13
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

It's almost done ... working on a buddy's boat this weekend.

Will have a full spread on it soon...
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Old 09-09-2012, 09:43 PM   #14
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

Looking good. Can't wait to see the how-to on cross member, doing my soon.
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Old 12-13-2012, 06:08 PM   #15
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

Cool! Be glad you have progress!! I am hoping to do more on mine the suburban population has grown!
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Old 12-14-2012, 06:32 AM   #16
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It has !

I got these last night from my machinist ...

He enlargened the openings to except the previously made bungs to convert to 88-98 LBJ's....


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Weld the rings in and weld/smooth out spotweld drill marks (from removing the super tall, drop restricting, bump stop mounts)....then off to coating !
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:39 AM   #17
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

what is the point of the 88-98 lower balljoint?
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You have to use the '88-'98 lower ball joint if you are going to run the '88-'98 spindles and the factory style 6 lug rotors. Most guys that use these conversion parts, use a '67-'72 C20 lower control arm. But Chief wanted to use the '73-'87 control arms with the rubber bushings, so this is how to make that happen. I will be doing the same thing on my '66 Burb. The Chief just beat me to it.

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Old 02-11-2013, 01:34 AM   #19
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

Dude! I haven't been on the forum for quite a while. This is the first time I saw your build. Excited to see what you're doing with this thing. It might even be a little motivation for me. Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon.
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

"Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon."

Man I so agree, mine is getting closer every day.

Chief, keep plugging away.
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Dude! I haven't been on the forum for quite a while. This is the first time I saw your build. Excited to see what you're doing with this thing. It might even be a little motivation for me. Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon.
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"Hopefully we can get these burbs back together and on the road soon."

Man I so agree, mine is getting closer every day.

Chief, keep plugging away.
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Well ... I figure I work on my own stuff a day or so every couple months...

I dont have too much to report, other than I sandblasted and painted my spindles, oooooweeeee ! :
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And most Importantly, I finally had the extra $$ to have the pallet of Suburban seats shipped to me from OKC !!!


I used "Uship" to get some quotes, and it was actually pretty reasonable !!

Should see them within 5 business days, cant wait to get them.

Rocktonka took the time to make sure they were well wrapped...

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Old 03-09-2013, 09:28 AM   #22
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

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Well last week I contacted "U-ship" to get some bids going on shipment of the Burb seats I purchased from Rocktonka....

After about 2 weeks total (bids accepted/shipping), they made it safe and sound !!
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duude nice score. THEM ARE SOME NICE SEATS
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Old 04-07-2013, 10:00 PM   #24
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Re: '62 GMC Suburban "Rust"oration, Patina Build.....

On Saturday, we made it to my shop ....
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The original 62 GMC fabric is still made? I know the vinyl is.
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